GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
primto give a prim or demure expression to
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
retractto draw back or in
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
fellskin
ventto provide with a vent